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Oval Window

Definition:

The oval window, also known as the fenestra ovalis, is a membrane-covered opening that connects the middle ear to the inner ear in the human ear structure.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun

Senses:

1. Anatomy - The membrane-covered opening that separates the middle ear from the inner ear.

Usages:

1. Anatomy: The oval window is a crucial structure for hearing, as it allows sound vibrations to pass from the middle ear to the fluid-filled cochlea of the inner ear.

Sample Sentences:

• The oval window is located between the middle ear and the cochlea.
• Damage to the oval window can result in hearing loss.
• When sound waves reach the oval window, they create vibrations in the fluid of the inner ear.

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